Hi everyone, I came across this site and I’m hoping someone out there will be able to help me with some of my questions. I am an American citizen, currently driving class 1 and 2 electric Passenger Trains in Europe. I would like to move back home to the Pacific Northwest, but I also love my job and would like to carry on “up front”. I’m interested in Amtrak, as it has a depot in Seattle, does anyone know where the next closest driving depot would be? Oregon or Idaho? I have family in Washington, so would like to be based near there. Also, I noticed Amtrak advertise externally for engineer trainees. This is great news for me, but it seems hard to believe?! Do they really not hire up through the ranks? Lastly, of course I’m watching their website in case anything comes up, but they don’t list a phone number in hiring that I could dial to speak to someone about my unusual circumstances. Anyone have that!? Thank you all for your help, All advice is appreciated. LC
You might also check www.rrb.gov where the Railroad Retirement Board generally lists railroad job openings throughout the US.
Welcome to the board lc97
Thanks both of you. I’ll check that website, and I’m glad I found these forums! LC